Kogi University arrests two more suspected cultists in student killing case.

Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba has stepped up its anti‑cultism drive by arresting two more individuals suspected of being cult members.

The arrests follow the murder of 300‑level biochemistry student David Solomon, who was killed on June 11 inside the university campus, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Uredo Omale, the university’s Public Relations Officer, said on Wednesday in Lokoja that the latest detentions were part of a broader effort to restore peace after Solomon’s tragic death.

Omale explained that the suspects, Fidelis Atuluku and Monday Okolo, both first‑year students in the Department of Social Studies/Education, were tracked and apprehended on campus Tuesday after a tip‑off.

“They were caught in possession of charms and have confessed to being members of the Juris Confraternity,” she stated. “The students also admitted they were initiated into the cult before gaining admission to PAAU.”

She added that the suspects would be handed over to the appropriate law‑enforcement agencies for further investigation and prosecution.

Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Salisu Usman reiterated the university’s commitment to continuing its fight against cultism and criminality until the campus environment is restored to normalcy.

Usman described Solomon’s killing as “painful and unacceptable,” noting that cult‑related violence threatens the university’s academic mission. He urged parents and guardians to monitor their children closely and to counsel them on the company they keep to prevent recruitment into cult groups.

The VC also revealed that the university has begun profiling cult members who voluntarily surrender, sign undertakings, and pledge to renounce membership. The amnesty window remains open for willing members to report to the Office of the Chief Security Officer or the Dean of Student Affairs.

He said a formal renunciation ceremony will soon be organized for those ready to publicly denounce cultism and embrace lawful conduct on campus.

Usman thanked security agencies, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and concerned individuals for their support in the fight against cultism and encouraged students to cooperate with management to maintain a peaceful, secure, and conducive learning environment.

The university management confirmed that investigations into Solomon’s murder are ongoing and that campus security surveillance has been heightened to prevent further attacks. (NAN)